2x2 Inch USA Crew Visa Photo Maker

Getting a USA Crew Visa calls for certain papers, including a suitable photograph. The picture has to fit the official 2x2 inch (5.08x5.08 centimeter) size. Ignoring these rules could cause your application to be rejected or delayed. PhotoGov makes it simple to produce the ideal USA Crew Visa photo. Send us a selfie or a photo, and we'll resize, crop, and improve the picture to fit U.S. crew visa requirements—ready for digital submission or physical printing.

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3. Upload your photo:

Picture in .jpg, .png, .heic or .gif format

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Instructions:

Take a photo or selfie with your phone
in good quality in good light

Show me instruction “How to take a photo”

Online service for processing photos from your phone for official government documents using artificial intelligence

Best Practices for Taking a USA Crew Visa Picture

To prevent severe facial shadows, use gentle artificial lighting or natural daylight.

Make sure you're facing a plain white or light-colored wall.

The camera should be at eye level. Seventy to eighty percent of the picture should be your face.

Wear dark solid colors; avoid white shirts that merge with the background.

Avoid distortion by using a tripod or having someone snap the image instead of selfies.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Making Your USA Crew Visa Photo

  1. Choose Document Type

    From our selection of document types on PhotoGov.net, pick "USA Crew Visa - 2x2 inch"

  2. Snap Your Picture

    Use your phone or camera. Stand 1.5–2 meters from a light-colored background

  3. Send Your Picture

    Post your picture on our site. Make sure your face is obvious and the lighting is good

  4. Automatic Crop & Optimize

    Our technology will improve the picture quality, correct the background, and crop the image to 2x2 inches

  5. Download and Send

    Get your ready-to-use digital file for online submission or print it for physical submission

Feature–Specification

2inch
2inch
1.29inch
1.18inch

Face Expression

No smile, closed mouth. Eyes Open, clearly visible, staring directly at the camera

Face expresion

Centered, not slanted Should take 70–80% of the height of the picture

Apparel

Avoid white tops; dark-colored apparel is suggested

Head Coverings

Allowed only for religious or medical reasons; face must be completely visible

Illumination

Flat, no shadows or reflections

Extra Compliance Advice

No Digital Alterations - Steer clear of filtering or editing that changes facial characteristics.

Ensure the image is crisp and not pixelated or blurry.

The face should cover 70–80% of the height of the picture.

Digital submissions should be JPEG or PNG under 1 MB.

*Data from government agencies

Requirements for USA Crew Visa Photos

Your USA crew visa photo has to follow technical and appearance-related criteria established by the U.S. consulate. Make sure your picture follows our thorough acceptance criteria.

Technical Specs

Dimensions

2 x 2 inches (5.08 x 5.08 cm)

Resolution

Minimum 300 DPI

Size

Usually less than 1 MB

Color

White or light gray

Print-ready

Certainly—for consulate/embassy submittal

How to take your own USA crew visa photo

If you don’t want to go through the trouble and expense of locating and hiring a professional photographer to take your picture, you can simply take your own from home. So long as you follow the below instructions carefully, you can capture the perfect visa photo yourself:

1. Take a picture of yourself

Open up the PhotoGov.net photo service and take your picture. Make sure you’re not wearing any headcovers or glasses, do not wear a uniform, and keep your expression neutral. Ensure that the area is well-lit and that you are standing against a neutral background.

Watch "How to take a photo" (00:46)

2. Upload your photo to PhotoGov AI

Next, upload your image and process it through our site.

3. Receive your Passport Photo

Finally, you can download your ID photo. These images can be printed off, or you can simply use them as digital photos.

Common Errors to Avoid

Using the incorrect photo size, such as passport-size rather than 2x2 inches.

Donning caps or spectacles unless for medical or religious concerns.

Blurry, overexposed, or underexposed photographs

Background with patterns or shadows

Taking selfies in strange lighting or uncomfortable angles

PhotoGov automatically finds and fixes these problems during processing.

Guidelines for Submitting & Printing

Print your photo on high-quality photo paper (matte or glossy) in the precise 2x2 inch size.

For digital submission, make sure the digital file satisfies the embassy's criteria for file format and size.

FAQ

A USA crew visa photo needs what size?

The picture size has to be 2x2 inches (5.08x5.08 cm).

May I use my phone to snap the picture?

Certainly, provided you adhere to the rules and submit it to PhotoGov for automatic processing.

May I wear spectacles in the picture?

Not at all. Unless they are medically required, glasses are not permitted. Should you wear glasses, be sure there is no glare.

How lately should my picture be?

The picture should show your present look by being shot within the last six months.

May I use my crew visa photo for other papers?

Provided the requirements are satisfied, you may use the same image for additional papers.

What happens if my photo is turned down?

PhotoGov lets you change and reprocess the picture as often as required.

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